Day1.
Arrival – HoueiSayUpon arrival in Lao border
checkpoint at HoueiSay pier, you are met and transfer to hotel. Visit local
market and villages nearby. Overnight in HoueiSay.

Day2.
HoueiSay – Luang NamthaEarly morning heading out the town
to Luang Namtha. The driving on rugged road, up and down mountain hill, but the
scenery is great and wonderful; we visit hill tribe villages along the road at
Muang Phouka and other surrounding area. Arrive in Luang Namtha in late evening.
Overnight in Luang Namtha.(B)

Day3.
Luang Namtha – Ban NalanBreakfast, we take a short drive to Ban Chalernsuk , a Khmu minority
village at 20km away from Luang Namtha. We get well and truly off the beaten
track as we trek into this beautiful mountain region, using the local tracks.
The journey is quite strenuous with many steep uphill and down hill walking but
the verdant and rugged mountain scenery combined with the colorful local
population makes for an unforgettable experience. We finish our walking day on
arrival at Ban Nalan where we are the guest of a Khmu family. The accommodation
is very simple and dormitory style, no western facilities. Overnight in Ban
Nalan villager’s house (Home stay).
(B, L, D)

Day4.
Ban Nalan – Ban Namlu – Luang NamthaThe trekking leads us along the bank of the
river to Ban Namkoy, passing the
picturesque landscape of forest and rice fields. The forest here varies from
small patches of old tree to never grown of bamboo. On arrival at Ban Namkoy we embark on a three-hour
walk uphill. This trek is a real challenge; however some physical preparation
will enable you to maximize enjoyment from the walk. Along the way we pass
through several hamlets, and are sure to attraction attention as this part of
the country receives very few visitors. At the small village of Ban Namlu, we
meet up with our truck and drive back towards Luang Namtha Town. Overnight in
Luang Namtha. (B)

Day5.
Luang Namtha – Xieng Kok - Moung SingAn early morning departure towards Moung Sing,
which is home to various hill tribe groups including Akha, Laos, Dao. There is
also a significant Chinese population and a lot of trade goes on between here
and China. On the way we visit an Akha minority village. This ethnic group was
originally in China but immigrated into Laos down centuries. They are very poor,
but have an interesting culture and a colorful history. Upon leaving this
village, we drive west, traveling by bumpy roads to Xieng Kok, a border town
near the golden triangle. In late afternoon, we drive back to Muong Sing with
stopover at the Lantern minority village. Overnight at Moung Sing. (B)

Day6.
Muong Sing – Luang Namtha – OudomxayVery early morning. Visit the bustling Morning Market and the impressive
Ethnologic Museum [by chance], dedicated to region’s ethnic minorities. This
local market also attracts numerous ethnic minorities who converge from the
surrounding mountainsides or valley to barter and trade their goods; you are not
to be missed. We visit these sights before we make our way back to Luang Namtha
and set off on our journey town ward Oudomxay. On this route, we see very few
other travelers, mostly rural dwellers who are just as interested in finding out
about our lives as we are of theirs. The drive is difficult at times; however
the verdant and rugged mountain scenery combined with the colorful local
population makes for a memorable experience. Overnight in Oudomxay. (B)

Day7.
Oudomxay – Luang PrabangAn early morning departure to Oudomxay. These
back roads are a perfect way to explore the real Laos. We see very few other
travelers, mostly rural travelers who are just as interested in finding out
about our lives as we are of theirs. The drive is difficult at times; however
the verdant and rugged mountain scenery combined with the colorful local
population makes for a memorable experience. Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, This
tranquil town with its gleaming temple roofs, fading colonial architecture and
stunning mountain backdrop has been claimed by UNESCO to be“the best preserved
traditional city in South East Asia. Overnight in Luang Prabang.(B)

Day8.
Luang Prabang – City TourBreakfast, we begin our
sightseeing starts with the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, the shrine of Wat Aham,Wat Mai, then climb up to the top of
Phousi Hill for an enjoyable
exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa. Enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of
the city and the Mekong River at sunset. Overnight in Luang
Prabang.(B)

Day9.
Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave
(boat)Further visits in Luang Prabang
with the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene
and the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong
with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents the classical
architecture of Luang Prabang temple. Afternoon embark on a slow boat for a
cruise upstream the Mekong River, passing by the tranquil countryside towards
the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha
statues of various shapes and sizes. On the way, stop at the village of Ban Xang Hai, famous for their rice
wine. Before returning to Luang Prabang, drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand
weaving products. Overnight in Luang Prabang.(B)

Day10.
Luang Prabang – Vientiane – Xiengkhouang(Flight)Morning visit the National Museum
at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artifacts
reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings
right through the last sovereign. Then flight to Xiengkhouang via Vientiane.
Upon arrival, visit the “Plain of Jars”,
an impressive archaeological site where hundreds of large stone jars are
littered all over the plateau. Overnight in Phonsavanh.(B)

Day11.
Xiengkhouang – Plain of jars 2nd – 3rdBreakfast, We are heading out
visit to the old capital of Muang Khoun
province and nearby villages, home to the Hmong hill tribe and Thai Dam people.
Excursion continues to the Plain of jars field, 2nd and the field 3rd.
Along the way, visit local villages. Return to Phonsavanh by late afternoon.
Overnight in Phonsavanh.(B)

Day12.
Xiengkhouang – Vientiane Visit the local market of
Phonsavanh and nearby villages of the Hmong. Free at leisure until transfer to
airport for flight to Vientiane. On arrival at Wattay airport you will transfer
to city center. After a short rest, we are setting a walking tour on the Mekong
River by Sunset. Overnight in Vientiane. (B)

Day13.
Vientiane – City Tour Vientiane
guided city tour including the oldest Wat
Sisaket with thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former
royal temple of Wat Prakeo house
of the famous Emerald Buddha. On the way to the sacred That Luang Stupa, stop for pictures
of the imposing Patuxai Monument,
which is well known as Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph and the central market Talat Sao. Late afternoon visit the
weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong,
then drive to the outskirt of the city to visit the Buddha park, a mixture of Buddhist
and Hindu sculptures created by mystical monks on parkland located by the Mekong
River.(B)